Requiring minors to wear helmets while riding motorcycles and motorized bicycles, and providing penalties

This bill prohibits a person under years of age from operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle on the highways unless the person is wearing a safety helmet. The bill also prohibits any person from operating a motorcycle or motorized bicycle on the highways accompanied by a passenger under years of age unless the passenger is wearing a safety helmet. The bill provides that a violation of these provisions is punishable by a scheduled fine of $50. Under the bill, “wearing a safety helmet” means having a safety helmet that complies with the standards and specifications established in the Code of Federal Regulations on the person’s head that is fastened with the helmet straps and that is of a size that fits the person’s head securely without excessive lateral or vertical movement. 275 do not apply to motorcycles or motorized bicycles when used in a parade.